Trends/Market Research

by Incentive Federation • March 7, 2022

As we enter 2022, companies are navigating workforce challenges including continued uncertainty, more employees working remotely, and “The Great Resignation.” Given the importance of recruitment, retention, and engagement, incentive pr... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • January 26, 2022

As we enter 2022, Covid-19 and uncertainty continue to impact every aspect of incentives. Adaptation, flexibility, and communication will continue to be key as companies weigh their options about bringing employees together, whether it’s ope... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • December 9, 2021

Mixed News in IRF Outlook Study, but Many Reasons for Optimism in 2022  While there are quite a few encouraging signs for the incentives industry in 2022, there is a lingering pessimism among some that may be the result of unfulf... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • March 2, 2021

The IRF 2021 Trends Report highlights key trends that will affect a workforce and sales landscape that have been dramatically changed by the pandemic. A pent-up demand for travel, Zoom fatigue, virtual offices, and new job seekers are just a few e... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • January 28, 2021

The IRF 2021 Trends Report highlights key trends that will affect organizations, their products and services, and the workforce in 2021. The pandemic impacted everyone, with some industries suffering from the economic downturn and others boom... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • August 26, 2020

The impact of the recent pandemic was comparatively less on the technology sector compared to many other business verticals. In fact, the technology sector is helping us deal with disruptions from COVID-19, as people use videoconferencing and othe... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • August 6, 2020

Earlier this year, The Incentive Research Foundation published the results of a pulse survey fielded April 2, 2020 – April 16, 2020 in COVID-19’s Impact on the Incentive Travel Industry (April 2020). Given the continued challenges for ... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • July 13, 2020

A survey sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) revealed that about 80% of manufacturers anticipated that the pandemic would have a financial impact on their business. The manufacturing sector, which employs some 13 mill... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • June 4, 2020

Supplemental Content To watch the COVID-19 and Disruption in the Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events Industry: Adaptation and Recovery webinar, click here.   By Allan Schweyer, Chief Academic Advisor, Incentive Research Fou... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • May 5, 2020

Supplemental Content To see the  Metrics of Success for Incentive and Reward Programs infographic, click here.  To watch the Metrics of Success for Incentive and Reward Programs webinar, click here.    ... Read more